Hi,
I'm 26 years old and have been working for 5 years, but I have a pretty unremarkable work history. I started working as a financial analyst sometime after I graduated. A few years later I lost interest in the job and quit. Then I did an internship at another company in strategy. This wasn't a fast-paced company, but an up-and-coming company in the food industry. During my time at this company, I took on a variety of tasks that didn't fit into any one specific function. I handled different types of work and was quite happy most of the time because, unlike my first job, I was never tied to a desk. But, compared to an average applicant from a good B-school, my work would look like nothing. So, by and large, I didn't deal with huge numbers, nor do I have big accomplishments to show for what schools expect. So unless I have an outstanding GMAT score, I don't stand a chance at a good MBA programme. However, I've not managed to improve my score and it's now in the low 600s. Round 3 deadlines are coming up for most schools, and for me, it's now or never, considering how unfavourable my profile is. I don't know if I can apply for MiM. I'm also not sure how I feel about an entry-level job, so I'm aiming for the MBA, and I also hope to make the triple jump. I realize that's very ambitious for me, but I know I'll work hard for it. I'm just not sure where to start. Please give me your advice, what do you think I should do?
Can I apply for MiM?
Posted Jan 19, 2023 14:46
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Hi,
I'm 26 years old and have been working for 5 years, but I have a pretty unremarkable work history. I started working as a financial analyst sometime after I graduated. A few years later I lost interest in the job and quit. Then I did an internship at another company in strategy. This wasn't a fast-paced company, but an up-and-coming company in the food industry. During my time at this company, I took on a variety of tasks that didn't fit into any one specific function. I handled different types of work and was quite happy most of the time because, unlike my first job, I was never tied to a desk. But, compared to an average applicant from a good B-school, my work would look like nothing. So, by and large, I didn't deal with huge numbers, nor do I have big accomplishments to show for what schools expect. So unless I have an outstanding GMAT score, I don't stand a chance at a good MBA programme. However, I've not managed to improve my score and it's now in the low 600s. Round 3 deadlines are coming up for most schools, and for me, it's now or never, considering how unfavourable my profile is. I don't know if I can apply for MiM. I'm also not sure how I feel about an entry-level job, so I'm aiming for the MBA, and I also hope to make the triple jump. I realize that's very ambitious for me, but I know I'll work hard for it. I'm just not sure where to start. Please give me your advice, what do you think I should do?
I'm 26 years old and have been working for 5 years, but I have a pretty unremarkable work history. I started working as a financial analyst sometime after I graduated. A few years later I lost interest in the job and quit. Then I did an internship at another company in strategy. This wasn't a fast-paced company, but an up-and-coming company in the food industry. During my time at this company, I took on a variety of tasks that didn't fit into any one specific function. I handled different types of work and was quite happy most of the time because, unlike my first job, I was never tied to a desk. But, compared to an average applicant from a good B-school, my work would look like nothing. So, by and large, I didn't deal with huge numbers, nor do I have big accomplishments to show for what schools expect. So unless I have an outstanding GMAT score, I don't stand a chance at a good MBA programme. However, I've not managed to improve my score and it's now in the low 600s. Round 3 deadlines are coming up for most schools, and for me, it's now or never, considering how unfavourable my profile is. I don't know if I can apply for MiM. I'm also not sure how I feel about an entry-level job, so I'm aiming for the MBA, and I also hope to make the triple jump. I realize that's very ambitious for me, but I know I'll work hard for it. I'm just not sure where to start. Please give me your advice, what do you think I should do?
Posted Jan 19, 2023 16:16
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I'm not sure where you are in the world or your goals. A career aptitude test might help you work out where you want to be. Don't assume that the only option is a general management degree.
I'm not sure where you are in the world or your goals. A career aptitude test might help you work out where you want to be. Don't assume that the only option is a general management degree.
Posted Jan 21, 2023 15:51
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I'm not sure where you are in the world or your goals. A career aptitude test might help you work out where you want to be. Don't assume that the only option is a general management degree.
I moved from Dubai to India a few years back. I want to get into entertainment/media/PR/advertising. India is a great location for these industries but I want to work elsewhere. I know this goal isn't specific enough so I figured a general management course is my safest bet. I'm someone with changing interests and a functional master's would limit my options. I recently took a career test, and it said my best-fitting fields are art direction, video game design, or event planning. But I don't want to do any of those. I'm not a very creative person but I'd love to work in a creative industry. I would like to be part of a high-energy work environment where I'm always moving and can learn, innovate, network, and be recognized.
[quote]I'm not sure where you are in the world or your goals. A career aptitude test might help you work out where you want to be. Don't assume that the only option is a general management degree. [/quote]<br><br>I moved from Dubai to India a few years back. I want to get into entertainment/media/PR/advertising. India is a great location for these industries but I want to work elsewhere. I know this goal isn't specific enough so I figured a general management course is my safest bet. I'm someone with changing interests and a functional master's would limit my options. I recently took a career test, and it said my best-fitting fields are art direction, video game design, or event planning. But I don't want to do any of those. I'm not a very creative person but I'd love to work in a creative industry. I would like to be part of a high-energy work environment where I'm always moving and can learn, innovate, network, and be recognized.
Posted Jan 21, 2023 18:25
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What sort of role would you like to have in the entertainment or media industries? A PR or advertising role? In that case a degree covering marketing communications, PR, promotion media, advertising might be better.
PS I thought this was well designed https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/marketing-practice.html
[Edited by Duncan on Jan 21, 2023]
What sort of role would you like to have in the entertainment or media industries? A PR or advertising role? In that case a degree covering marketing communications, PR, promotion media, advertising might be better. <br><br>PS I thought this was well designed https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/marketing-practice.html
Posted Jan 27, 2023 16:16
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What sort of role would you like to have in the entertainment or media industries? A PR or advertising role? In that case a degree covering marketing communications, PR, promotion media, advertising might be better.
PS I thought this was well designed https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/marketing-practice.html
Thank you so much for the course recommendation. I've looked at the course outline and it looks interesting. However, I'm not 100% sure what role I want. I'm worried that a functional master's course might be too specific for me as I'm unsure where I can perform the best. I know that I wouldn't be able to work in a position where I'd have to always come up with creative ideas, like in an advertising role. On the FindMBA website, there is a top 10 MBA list for media/entertainment and also one for marketing. Do you know of any MBA programmes that are less competitive but still offer good opportunities for media/entertainment?
[quote]What sort of role would you like to have in the entertainment or media industries? A PR or advertising role? In that case a degree covering marketing communications, PR, promotion media, advertising might be better. <br><br>PS I thought this was well designed https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/marketing-practice.html [/quote]<br><br>
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</div><div>Thank you so much for the course recommendation. I've looked at the course outline and it looks interesting. However, I'm not 100% sure what role I want. I'm worried that a functional master's course might be too specific for me as I'm unsure where I can perform the best. I know that I wouldn't be able to work in a position where I'd have to always come up with creative ideas, like in an advertising role. On the FindMBA website, there is a top 10 MBA list for media/entertainment and also one for marketing. Do you know of any MBA programmes that are less competitive but still offer good opportunities for media/entertainment?</div><div>
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</div><div>Thank you so much for the course recommendation. I've looked at the course outline and it looks interesting. However, I'm not 100% sure what role I want. I'm worried that a functional master's course might be too specific for me as I'm unsure where I can perform the best. I know that I wouldn't be able to work in a position where I'd have to always come up with creative ideas, like in an advertising role. On the FindMBA website, there is a top 10 MBA list for media/entertainment and also one for marketing. Do you know of any MBA programmes that are less competitive but still offer good opportunities for media/entertainment?</div><div>
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Posted Jan 27, 2023 17:53
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You need to focus on the career move you want to make. Try a career aptitude test lik CareerLeader.com and see. Not all advertising role are creative.
I don't think that top 10 list is useful for you. The US programmes are highly selective, and the Cardiff programmes has closed.
Focus on a career goal, not on getting any degree.
You need to focus on the career move you want to make. Try a career aptitude test lik CareerLeader.com and see. Not all advertising role are creative. <br>I don't think that top 10 list is useful for you. The US programmes are highly selective, and the Cardiff programmes has closed. <br>Focus on a career goal, not on getting any degree.
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